WEDDING RECEPTION PROGRAM

EMCEE: Good afternoon! On behalf of the married couple, we would like to welcome
each and every one of you to this most joyful occasion. I am/We are your host/s for this
afternoon, I am ________________ and we would like to welcome you to the
___________________________ Wedding Reception.

First of all, we would like to introduce the family and friends who played significant parts
in these evening’s wedding rites.

The people who stood as witnesses as they took their vows:

The Principal Sponsors
(please refer to the invite)

The handsome groomsmen and the beautiful bridesmaids who assisted the
Couple:
Groomsmen, Bridesmaids
Bestman, Maid of Honor

EMCEE: Finally, may we request everyone to stand up as we introduce the lovely couple,
the very reason for this special occasion. This evening is a celebration of love, unity and
their commitment to each other made stronger through the passage of time. Ladies and
gentlemen, from this time on and until forever,

MR. AND MRS. _________________________________________

Let’s give them a big round of applause

MUSIC: _______________________ will sing a song for the couple’s entrance.

I. DINNER

After the couple has been seated, the Emcee will call on somebody to lead the prayer.

EMCEE: May I please call on ___________________________ to lead us in prayer for the

couple and for the food that has been gracefully set before us.

EMCEE: To keep the occasion organized, we’ll be calling your table numbers randomly.
Once your number is called, please proceed in front so the newlyweds could personally
welcome and thank you and of course, for a brief PICTURE TAKING. After that, you may
now advance to the buffet table and have your sumptuous dinner.

May I call on table number: _________

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EMCEE: While enjoying the food, may we call on ______________________ to sing us a
lovely song.

II. WORDS FROM FRIENDS

As dining progress, the Emcee calls on some close friends of ___________ and ___________
for a short speech or words for the couple.

EMCEE: May I call on ____________________________________ to share with us what they

know about the couple.

III. INTERMISSION

EMCEE: Before we proceed to the wedding traditions, may I call on ______________ to

render a song for the newlyweds.

IV. TRADITIONS

Now, let’s proceed with the wedding rituals.

A. CUTTING OF THE CAKE The Emcee will then call the attention of everybody
and will ask the Couple to come forward to where the cake is.

EMCEE: We now come to one of the many meaningful parts of this event. The
cake represents the hopes of everyone. In this celebration, the couples’ union
will always have the ingredients that are needed to have a happy and
successful marriage. We will share in the prayer that God will provide for all
their material and above all spiritual needs. The sharing of the cake also
represents the willingness of the Couple to share, creating a bond so simple and
yet so strong.

In this ceremony, the bride and the groom will slice a piece of the cake and give
each other a forkful.

B. CHAMPAGNE TOAST

EMCEE: May I request everybody to stand up and raise their glasses as we call
on the [_______________], to propose a toast for the newly wed. Raising a glass
together is a way to wish good health and happiness for them.

In this part, the couple tosses their glasses, drink the wine and kiss each other.

C. GARTER THROWING AND BOUQUET CEREMONY

EMCEE: May we now ask the lady who got the bouquet, and likewise the
bachelor who got the garter to come forward for the fitting of the garter and the
picture taking with the newly wed.

V. WORDS OF ADVICE

EMCEE: To give some words of endearment for the couple may we call on
_______________________

VI. COUPLE’S DANCE

EMCEE: May we now request the couple to be in the center to be serenaded by

__________________
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 VII. WORDS FROM THE CHILDREN

EMCEE: May we call on _______________ to share some words to our dear couple.

VIII. WORDS OF THANKS FROM THE COUPLE

EMCEE: Our lovely couple here would like to share some words to all of you who
are here tonight and thank everyone who shared with them this momentous
celebration.

EMCEE: Once again, thank you for gracing this unforgettable occasion with
_______________ and _______________. We do hope that all of you had a great time.

Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat.

SHOE GAME
We’ll have the opportunity to find out who knows who better? ___________________? The couple
both takes off their shoes and they will each hold one of each other’s shoes and one of their own
and I will ask a series of questions to find out who’s who in this relationship? I believe we are all
ready. Let me give you a test question first:

Test question: Right now, who in the two of you has the most cash in you?
Who made the first move?
Who’s the better cook?
Who’s more creative?
Who first said I love you?
Who is sweeter?
Who is more thoughtful (who doesn’t forget their monthsaries, anniversaries, etc)?
Who spends the most time in front of the mirror?
Who is in charge of the remote control?
Who is the better kisser?
Who spends more money?
Who’s smarter?
Who’s the better looking one?
Who talks more?
Who is messier?
Who is better at keeping surprises?
Who says I love you the most in one day?
Who’s the first one to make up after a fight?
Who’s the first one who started the fight in the first place?
And finally, who do you love the most in the whole wide world?